8th Grade RL 8.4 Jan 24

What does the description of the “angry, swirling clouds” (Paragraph 1) most likely symbolize in the story?

• Greg’s frustration with his father.

• A literal storm approaching Harlem.

• The power of nature to influence mood.

• Lemon Brown’s chaotic lifestyle.

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What is the tone of Greg’s father’s lecture in Paragraph 2?

• Encouraging

• Stern

• Hopeful

• Apathetic

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The phrase “the distant thunder... still rumbled softly in his ears” (Paragraph 5) is an example of:

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Simile

• Allusion

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What is suggested by Lemon Brown’s statement, “I got a razor sharp enough to cut a week into nine days!”?

• He is physically strong.

• He is making an exaggerated threat.

• He is warning Greg to leave.

• He is revealing a secret weapon.

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What does the phrase “hard times caught up with me” (Paragraph 40) imply about Lemon Brown’s life?

• He faced financial struggles.

• He was constantly moving.

• He became physically ill.

• He gave up on his dreams.

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How does Greg’s perception of Lemon Brown change after meeting him?

• He feels more pity for him.

• He gains respect for him.

• He fears him more.

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The “halo of crinkly white hair and whiskers” (Paragraph 25) surrounding Lemon Brown is best described as:

• Symbolic of his wisdom.

• Literal and unimportant.

• A sign of his age and frailty.

• Representative of his isolation.

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The analogy “moon eyes” (Paragraph 30) most likely conveys:

• The large size of Greg’s eyes.

• A sense of curiosity and wonder.

• Greg’s resemblance to Lemon Brown’s son.

• The brightness of Greg’s personality.

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What is the impact of Lemon Brown’s claim, “You don’t give up the blues; they give you up” (Paragraph 35)?

• It adds humor to the narrative.

• It conveys a sense of inevitability.

• It shows his love for music.

• It reveals his bitterness.

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How does the author use the thugs’ dialogue to build tension?

• By making their language poetic.

• By emphasizing their menace and intent.

• By showing their confusion.

• By contrasting them with Lemon Brown.

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